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Just before the Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday, a resolution recommending two bills on simultaneous elections to a joint committee was passed. Moved by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, it suggested that the Rajya Sabha send members’ names to join the committee. The committee will consist of 27 Lok Sabha members and 12 Rajya […]
A search operation continued on Friday for a 7-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft collided with a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The crash, which occurred on December 18, resulted in 14 deaths, with 98 survivors. A naval helicopter and boats from the Navy and Coast Guard are involved in the ongoing search and […]
The Lok Sabha was adjourned indefinitely after protests by Congress-led ‘India Bloc’ MPs in the Parliament premises. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the adjournment. A significant decision was made by referring the Jamili Election Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned temporarily during the session.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu accused misinformation of turning villagers against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). He questioned how protesters could claim knowledge of the project’s power capacity when surveys hadn’t started. He also stated that if people oppose the dam and hydropower project, it will be canceled, adding, “Chapter closed.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed regret for not launching Russia’s Ukraine offensive earlier than 2022. Speaking at “Results of the Year” press conference, he cited the need for systemic preparation before the invasion, which he termed a special military operation. Putin addressed a curated audience, with backdrop featuring Russia’s map, including annexed Ukrai...
MPs from the INDIA Bloc will march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament at 10 am on Friday, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s apology and resignation for remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar. Shah’s statement in the Rajya Sabha sparked outrage. On Thursday, INDIA Bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested in Parliament, urging Shah to step […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 12 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels near its territory on Friday morning. Five aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Taiwan’s military monitored the activity closely and took appropriate measures, as shared in an official statement.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s funeral was held in San Francisco on Thursday, after his passing at 73 due to lung disease complications. Musicians, including Anandan Sivamani, paid heartfelt tributes. Known for his ‘dancing fingers,’ Hussain leaves behind his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and daughters Anisa and Isabella. His death marks the end of an iconic musical […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Mumbai Airport Customs for seizing over 2 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹1.48 crore. Highlighting their vigilance, she tweeted, “Appreciate @mumbaicus3 for showing diligence.” The minister’s acknowledgment underscores customs’ crucial role in combating smuggling and protecting the nation’s economy.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, accused police of human rights violations. Ravi claimed they took him on rounds all night across the district and alleged the police acted under higher orders. Ravi, who had bandages on his head, criticized the state govt and administration as […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will shuffle his Cabinet on Friday, with a swearing-in ceremony and a meeting scheduled for later in the day. Trudeau is facing growing discontent, especially after his finance minister’s sudden resignation. Despite increasing calls from Liberal lawmakers for his resignation, new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc expressed full support for Trudeau from […]
The Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is scheduled to be held today at 6 pm. Reports suggest that several key issues will be discussed during the meeting, including funding for various projects and schemes. On the other side, the NDA govt is ready to send the ‘One Nation, One Poll’ bill […]
Senator Rand Paul has proposed replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson with tech billionaire Elon Musk. Paul suggested on Musk’s platform, X, that the Speaker doesn’t have to be a member of Congress, and electing Musk could disrupt the establishment. Musk, who opposed the spending bill, has also criticized members of Congress supporting it, calling for […]
Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was filed against him for allegedly using derogatory language against Congress minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council. The charges include sexual harassment and insulting a woman’s modesty. He was taken into custody at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and will be presented in […]
The Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council sessions will resume on Friday at 10 am. The question-and-answer hour in the assembly has been canceled for the day. The debate on the ‘Bhubharati’ bill will continue, along with discussions on other key issues. Also, the Council will focus on the farmer insurance procedures.